EQUIPMENT USED IN

MEASURING,
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING &
MODEL MAKING
IN ARCHITECTURE
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Measuring Equipment
Laser Distance Measuring Tool

These are used to take

measurements of long distances
more accurately.

Retracting Tape Measure

This tape is usually used to

measure short distances and its
easy to use

Long Tape

Measuring Wheel

This can be used to measure a

large area like a building floor

Architectural Drawing Equipment

Drawing Board

To attach A3,A2 papers so that the

drawing can be done with accuracy

T Square

This is used to draw parallel lines.

To align other drawing instruments.

Rulers

Made of non rusting alloys like

steel.
Durable and flexible

Architects Scale
This is a 3 edged ruler with 6
different scales

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There are two ways of measuring

01.Imperial system - feets and inches.
02.Metric system - m /cm.

Set Squares

Used to draw a straight edge at a

right angle.
Or to draw any other planar angle
to a baseline.

Compass

This is used to draw curves in

sketches

Drafting Machine

Model Making Equipment

Cutter Knife

Available in 2 major blade angles of

6o and 30.
Used to cut boards with different
thicknesses.

Adhesives
UHU

Multi Bond

Chemifix

Laser Cutter

Latest technology used in cutting

sharp edges in model making.